Seed Needs Showy Milkweed Seeds - Asclepias speciosa Heirloom Seeds (2 Packs)

Seed Needs: A Brand on a Mission for Change

Seed Needs has been providing gardeners with quality seed products since 2010, having shipped millions of packets to happy customers across the US. Our diverse product offering includes flowers, herbs, vegetables, vines, wildflower blends, and seed packet collections and favors.

The success of our brand has allowed us to keep our promise of continuous donations to various organizations and personal sponsorships of over 100 children worldwide each month. We are sincerely grateful to all our supporters, without whom this would not have been possible.

Our Seed Packets

Seed Needs packets feature beautifully illustrated front panels showcasing the variety inside, displaying the common and scientific names, seed quantity, and key growing details. The reverse side provides comprehensive growing instructions, including sowing, growing conditions, germination, and maturity information. We also include a convenient QR code for easy reordering.

About Our Seeds

All our seeds are non-GMO, untreated, and stored in a temperature-controlled, moisture-free facility. They are always packaged for the current and following growing seasons, true to variety, and 99% pure with no added fillers. Seed Needs never knowingly purchases or sells treated seed products.

Our heirloom varieties have been purposefully bred, selected, and passed down through generations, ensuring they will breed true to the parent seed every time.

Showy Milkweed: A Monarch Butterfly Favorite

Asclepias speciosa, or Showy Milkweed, is a perennial flowering plant that attracts a wide array of beneficial insects, including bumblebees, ladybugs, hummingbirds, and, most importantly, the endangered Monarch butterfly. Monarchs rely on milkweed as a host plant, and its large, tender leaves provide food for their caterpillars.

Sadly, Monarch populations have declined by nearly 96% in recent decades, largely due to the decrease in available milkweed plants. By purchasing Asclepias seeds, you can help reverse this trend and support the recovery of these beloved orange and black creatures.

Sowing and Growing Showy Milkweed

Asclepias seeds require a process of stratification for successful germination. Place the seed packet in the fridge for 3-6 weeks before sowing. Sow the seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost, at a shallow depth of 1/16 inch, as they require light to germinate. Transplant or direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and all danger of frost has passed.

Showy Milkweed thrives in full sun, with rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture until germination. The plants will mature to a height of 24-40 inches and can be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

By planting Showy Milkweed, you can directly contribute to the success of the Monarch butterfly's migratory pattern and population recovery. Combined with other nectar-rich flowers, you can create a vibrant butterfly garden that will bring joy and beauty to your outdoor space.

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